Devil May Cry
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Capcom
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Released On:
24 Aug 2006
Legend has it that 2000 years ago in the depths of hell, a demon rebelled against the devil, waging a one-man war in support of the human world.
In the present, Dante, a private investigator of the supernatural, realises that the devil is rallying to rise again against mankind. Deep within Dante's blood lies the power of ancient demons and as his power builds he transforms into a demon state where he can use his power against evil he encounters.
Commencing his battle against the demonic legions with just a sword and his twin pistols, Ebony and Ivory, Dante will soon come across more powerful weapons, such as a shotgun to aid him in his mission. However, to defeat the devil Dante must also discover special weapons possessing various elemental powers. When channelled correctly these weapons will allow Dante to call upon demonic energy and launch powerful attacks against a range of enemies.
UPC-A:
4976219020206 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPM-74230 (Japan)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock 2
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Video Modes Supported:
PAL 50Hz, PAL 60Hz
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a gothic action-adventure game where players control Dante, a half-demon, half-human demon hunter. As Dante, players will engage in stylish combat against hordes of supernatural enemies, using a combination of swords and firearms to protect humanity from a resurrected devil emperor.
Story
D'EVILL MANN!
According to legend, 2000 years ago, a fierce devil prince was born deep in the darkest pit of the netherworld. He grew rapidly, gained his full powers, and took over the Devil Throne.
His first act as ruler was to declare himself emperor of the Devil Kingdom. His next feat was an invasion of the human world, planning to conquer it and rule over both the lower and upper realms.
But a powerful devil-knight known as Sparda took pity on humans. In fierce battles, he defeated all the Devil ruler's armies and finally imprisoned the emperor himself in a sealed vault.
Having achieved his victory, Sparda abandoned the Devil Kingdom to live in the human world. He married a human woman and soon fathered a half devil, half human son.
After 2000 years, the cursed Devil Emperor will be released and will return to invade the human world once again. Sparda's son must be our protector!
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From Devil World History (age unknown)
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housed in the Library of Forbidden Books
INFORMANT ENZO FERINO'S TESTIMONY:
"DANTE? YEAH I KNOW HIM. DOING THIS KIND OF BUSINESS MYSELF, I SEEN TONS OF DANGEROUS GUYS ... BUT I DON'T KNOW ANYBODY AS CRAZY."
"FIRST OFF, HE IS ONE SKILLED DUDE. I SEEN HIM TAKE ON A DOZEN VILLAINS WITH ONLY HIS STRANGE SWORD ... THE ONE HE CALLS WOOZY. HE DON'T RAISE AN EYEBROW, EVEN WHEN A BULLET GRAZES HIS NOSE."
"BESIDES, HE'S WEIRD. IF HE DON'T LIKE A JOB, HE WON'T TAKE IT EVEN FOR A PILE OF C NOTES UP TO THE CEILING. BUT SAY IT'S SOMETHING BIZARRE LIKE A GHOST HUNTING OR DEVIL PURIFICATION, HE JUMPS RIGHT ON IT ... IT DON'T MATTER IF THERE'S A REWARD OR NOT."
"RUMOR SAYS BLUE BLOOD MAY BE FLOWING IN THAT GUY'S BODY. I TELL YA, IF HE GLARES AT A GUY, EVEN THE DEVIL MAY CRY."
How to Play
SETTING UP
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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USB connector
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ILINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc tray
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RESET button
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(OPEN) button
Set up your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in the Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open. Place the DEVIL MAY CRY™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
Press the open button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
MEMORY CARDS
To save game settings and progress, insert a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 or MEMORY CARD slot 2. You can load saved game data from the same memory card, or from any memory card containing previously saved DEVIL MAY CRY™ games.
At least 420Kb of free space must be available in order to save. If less free space exists, erase older data before saving. Do not remove the memory card or turn off the power on the PlayStation 2 while data is being saved or loaded. Your game data may be lost if you do.
STARTING A GAME
When you turn ON the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system with the DEVIL MAY CRY disc inserted, you may see a notice that a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2) set up to save your games is not inserted. Turn OFF the system, insert a blank memory card (or one with previously saved DEVIL MAY CRY™ games), and then turn the power ON.
If you do not have a memory card, the software allows you to play without saving game data. Press the START button to continue. This game requires 420Kb of free space on a memory card in order to save games.
The goal in this game is to complete missions by solving puzzles, collecting items and powering-up Dante. In the Title Screen, press the START button to display the Main Menu.
Press the directional buttons or move the left analog stick/ to make selections, and press the START button to confirm.
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LOAD DATA - Resume a previously saved game from the beginning of the last-played mission.
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NEW GAME - Start a new DEVIL MAY CRY™ experience from the beginning.
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OPTION - Adjust various game settings. To enter Option mode from gameplay, press the SELECT button to pause the game.
SUB SCREEN
Press the START button during gameplay to display the Sub Screen. Then press the L1 or R1 button to turn pages.
ACTION
Check out how to execute Dante's skills. Select an ability or special move to see the details and/or control for it. (The buttons are default setting Type A.) As you acquire more abilities, more items will be added to the Action list.
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YOU CAN check how to execute Dante's acquired skills.
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Note: The buttons displayed correspond to the default settings.
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Normal High Time
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120
WEAPON
When you select WEAPON, you'll see the weapons you have acquired. Highlight a weapon to see information about it. To equip the weapon, press the X button, answer YES and press the X button again.
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DEVIL ARMS - Sword and Gauntlet for close range combat.
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WEAPON - Gun type weapons for long-range combat.
You can use a Devil Arms and Gun at the same time. See page 25 for more details.
ITEM
This screen appears first when you display the Sub Screen. Highlight an item to see information about it. To use the item, press the X button, answer YES and press the X button again.
MAP
Check the Map to examine the layout of the stage you are currently in. Select a floor of the Map to see the layout of that floor: The section related to your current mission is highlighted.
Map colors indicate the following:
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YELLOW - Unlocked door:
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GREEN - Door can be unlocked by solving a puzzle.
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RED - Door you cannot currently open.
Use the controls shown on the Map screens to roll and move the Map.
FILE
Look at your current Mission file and various Enemy files. Highlight a file and press the X button to look at it.
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MISSION FILES - See information about your current mission.
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ENEMY FILES - Review information about enemies you have encountered. Select an enemy name and press the X button to display its information.
When you encounter a new enemy, its name is added to the files. The first time you meet it, you only know the name. As you fight the enemy and discover its abilities, weaknesses, etc., more information is added to the file. Try various attacks during combat to find out more about the enemy.
EXIT
Return to gameplay.
POWERUP SYSTEM
RED ORB
Collecting a certain amount of Red Orbs allows you to open sealed doors. After collecting Red Orbs, check a Divinity Statue to purchase power-ups and items by spending the orbs.
The following items are available at Divinity Statues:
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ALASTOR - Learn special moves and abilities for Thunder Sword.
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IFRIT - Learn special moves and abilities for
Controls
START button
Start game
SELECT button
Skip movie/cut-scenes
directional buttons
Menu cursor
left analog stick
Move Dante/menu cursor
right analog stick
Toggle Thunder Devil/Fire Devil (after acquiring items)
▲ button
Cancel selection
▲ + ▲ buttons
Double jump (off an object)
◄/► + R1 (hold) + ▲ buttons
Rolling dodge
● button
Sword or punch/kick attack
● button (hold)
Round Trip (after acquiring Red Orbs)
X button
Confirm selection
R1 (hold) + X buttons
Gun attack
▲ + R1 (hold) + X buttons
Air Raid (as Alastor)
■ button
Same as X button
L1 button
Devil Trigger
R1 button
Turn pages in Sub Screen(hold)
R1 button (hold)
Lock on nearest enemy
L2 button
Display Map
R2 button
Taunt enemy
left analog stick (slightly)
Walk
left analog stick (all the way)
Run
X or ■ button
Check item
▲ button (again at a wall or surface)
Double jump
R1 button (held) + left analog stick (side) + ▲ button
Rolling dodge
R1 button (held) + left analog stick (front or back) + ▲ button
Somersault
R1 button (held) + X or ■ button
Fire gun
X or ■ button (continue holding)
Charge next shot with demon power
R1 button (held) + left analog stick (away from Dante's facing direction) + ▲ button
High Time (initial jump)
▲ button (while jumping)
Slash and bash enemies in the air (after High Time)
Enemies & Characters
DANTEE
Dante is a freelance underground mercenary who secretly slays bloodthirsty devils from hell with his huge sword and dual-wielded handguns.
TRISHH
Trish is a beautiful woman with supernatural powers and vast knowledge about devils, who invites Dante to Mallet Island.
MARIONETTE
These enemies are controlled by devil's impure strings, appearing slow but attacking nimbly and accurately with swords, scimitars, and sometimes thrown projectiles.
SIN SCISSORS/SIN SCYTHE
These devils float in black cloaks, wielding huge scythes and scissors, decapitating humans while alive; aim for their masks as their bodies are invulnerable.
SHADOW
Resembling cat-like beasts, Shadows are shapeless evil spirits that move extremely fast, change body shape, and are vulnerable only to projectile attacks.
NELO ANGELO
This black knight, named the 'black angel,' is said to fight fairly and squarely, a rarity for a warrior from hell, despite following the Dark Power.
PHANTOM
The biggest threat of the Dark Army, Phantom resembles a spider with an elephant-sized body and rock-hard shell, leaving a trail of scorching lava.
Items & Weapons
ALASTOR: THUNDER DEVIL
Dante can turn into this devil form by releasing the power of the Thunder Sword. By enhancing these abilities, Dante can fly in the air and use powerful attacks.
IFRIT: FIRE DEVIL
Dante changes into this devil form by releasing the power of the Flame Gauntlets. By enhancing these abilities, Dante can perform attacks using the power of nature and special jump attacks.
THUNDER SWORD
Has the power to turn its user into Alastor.
FLAME GAUNTLETS
Have the power to turn its user into Ifrit.
HANDGUN
Dante's favorite customized gun.
SHOTGUN
Attacks in a wider range.
GRENADE GUN
Its bullets explode when they hit the target.
DEVIL STAR
Restores the D. T. Gauge.
VITAL STAR
Restores Dante's vitality.
UNTOUCHABLE
Dante becomes invincible and can use Devil Trigger unlimitedly for awhile.
RED ORB
Opens sealed doors and powers-up Dante.
YELLOW ORB
Allows you to continue when Dante is defeated.
PURPLE ORB
Increases the maximum D. T. Gauge.
GREEN ORB
Restores Dante's vitality.
BLUE ORB
Increases Dante's maximum vitality. Four pieces of broken Blue Orb combine into one whole Blue Orb.
HOLY WATER
Inflicts damage on all enemies in the room.
Tips & Maps
RED ORB
Acquire special moves with Red Orbs. Use the moves by executing the button controls listed in each description.
STINGER
Move the left analog stick in the direction Dante is facing, hold down the R1 button and press the button. Dante will quickly dash and stab the enemy.
ROUND TRIP
Hold down the button to throw your sword like a boomerang. You can also simultaneously attack with your gun.
AIR HIKE
Press the button during a jump to double jump in the air.
AIR RAID (Alastor move)
Jump, then press the R1 button + the X or button to fly into the air and attack with lightning.
OPTION MODE
Use Option mode to adjust various settings. Select the Option menu from the Title screen or press the SELECT button during play to display the Pause menu and select the Option menu.
SUBTITLES
Turn the subtitles for parts of the cut-scenes ON/OFF.
CONTROLLER SETUP
Select a controller setting from different button assignment types.
VIBRATION
Turn the controller vibration ON/OFF.
AUDIO
Select STEREO or MONAURAL depending on your speaker system.
MONITOR TUNING
Adjust the screen brightness. (Your monitor must have a brightness adjustment function to use this option.)
DEFAULT SETTINGS
Reset all options to default status.
EXIT
Return to the Title screen or gameplay.
CHECK AND DESTROY
Check everywhere. Slash every suspicious object. You may find an item or orb.
FIGHT ONE-ON-ONE
When attacked by multiple enemies, use Rolling Dodge and Backward Jump to keep enemies in your sight. If you are surrounded, use Stinger or Shotgun to defeat and separate them, creating a situation where you can fight one-on-one.
JUMPING ATTACK IS POWERFUL
Jump toward a wall and attack! Get close to an enemy quickly and perform a powerful jumping attack. When it hits, it will pulverize the enemy. You can also shoot guns while jumping.
COMBO FROM HIGH TIME
If you just slash enemies randomly, they will block and counterattack. Try to slash up enemies with High Time; they will be defenseless in the air.
DISCOVER EFFECTIVE ATTACKS
Certain enemies are weak against sword or gun attacks. Find the effective attack for each enemy and don't forget to check enemy files. When fighting a boss character, pay close attention to the boss vitality gauge to discover which of your attacks are most effective!
PERFORM DEVIL TRIGGER
When you perform Devil Trigger, your body will shine with a radiant aura and all attacks become more powerful, breaking enemy blocks and rapidly discharging bullets. Abilities to fly in the air and perform lightning attacks become available, and Dante's vitality recovers a little.
CHECK OUT THE DEMO
Leave the controller idle for a few moments at the Title screen and a gameplay demo will start. Watch the demo for loads of gameplay tips and check out the masterful fighting style!
TO BEGINNER DEVIL HUNTERS...
This game has a hidden "Easy Automatic Mode" where even a beginner can enjoy brilliant action! However, you must try your skills first in the normal game!
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